Friday, June 29, 2007
Thursday, June 28, 2007
One Year Ago Today
I took my very first positive pregnancy test.
(Yes, that is the real thing. I kept it. I'll admit it.) 
While I was driving, I heard Blessed Be Your Name on the radio and started crying.
I cooked him a nice dinner, and told him I wanted to give him his present one day early. I gave him the bib all wrapped up in a box. We rejoiced together!
(Yes, that is the real thing. I kept it. I'll admit it.)It was the day before our 4th anniversary. I was only on CD 29, and it had been exactly two years since we had been actively trying. That month we had said a novena to St. Anthony together, specifically to conceive a child. I had one test left, and I woke up knowing that I was going to take it. I told myself that I'd be ok if it was negative again (I'd taken lots of negative tests before.) But I did want to be able to tell Ken on our anniversary if it was positive, and I didn't want to wait until the next day and be disappointed, so I went into the bathroom and took it. It was immediately positive. I was standing at the sink, and I started shaking. My knees almost buckled. I wanted to tell Ken so badly - he was standing in the next room ironing his shirt. But I didn't. I wanted it to be special when I did tell him.
After he left, I called my doctor, the reproductive endocrinologist who had been treating me for endo. They said to come in for a blood test. I did. I was at the pool later that day when they called me and said the pregnancy test was positive. I was amazed.
Later that day, I drove with Ava to Babies R Us to get this bib for Ken.
While I was driving, I heard Blessed Be Your Name on the radio and started crying.I cooked him a nice dinner, and told him I wanted to give him his present one day early. I gave him the bib all wrapped up in a box. We rejoiced together!
How our lives have changed since then!
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
First Swim
Madeleine went swimming for the very first time today! She looked so cute in her little orange tie dye bikini. She really loved the water. The fresh air, swimming and sunshine must have worn her out though, because she was completely out in the two minute drive from mom's house. She is taking a good nap now, and she has her very first "real" picture session this afternoon at Olan Mills.
Has anyone else noticed that her left thumb is ALWAYS in her mouth?!
And I actually got some time in the sun, because Mom held her in the shade for a while. I definitely need some sun! I think someone should invent sunscreen that is safe on a baby. I'd buy it.
Madeleine's sleeping and I'm on vacation so...
Were you named after anyone? Mary's cousin and Mary's mother
When was the last time you cried? Probably in the very hormonal first few weeks after giving birth
Do you like your handwriting? Yes
What is your favorite lunch meat? Roast beef.
Do you have kids? One so far. I'm going for double digits.
If you were another person, would you be friends with yourself? Yes I'm lots of fun :)
Do you use sarcasm a lot? I'm trying to cut back, but yes.
Do you still have your tonsils? Yes. But not my appendix or wisdom teeth.
Would you bungee jump? I think so. I reversed bungee jumped once (where they pull you all the way down and shoot you up in the air - it was fun.) However, I used to be much more of a daredevil before I had to pay for my own insurance.
What is your favorite cereal? Frosted Mini Wheats.
Do you untie your shoes when you take them off? Nope.
What is your favorite ice cream? *Sigh*... I miss ice cream. I love rocky road.
What do you notice first about people? If they are easy to talk to and have a good sense of humor.
Red or pink? Pink for sure. But I like red on Madeleine.
What is your least favorite thing about yourself? My laziness in a lot of different areas of my life.
What is the last thing you ate? Haven't eaten anything today, but I'm drinking an iced soy chai.
What color pant and shoes are you wearing? Jean capris, but it's SO hot I'm going to change into shorts. No shoes right now, but I was wearing flip flops.
What are you listening to right now? Nothing, Madeleine's sleeping right here and I'm trying to keep it down.
What are your favorite smells? One time someone gave me a rosary made out of sandalwood. I love that smell. Plus the inside of old churches.
Who was the last person you talked to on the phone? My mom and Father Dan.
What are your favorite sports to watch? Colts Football. I used to like to watch the Pacers but now Reggie Miller is gone and the rest of them are a bunch of thugs.
What is your hair color? Brown
What is your eye color? green
Do you wear contacts? No. I used to, but I had Lasik in 2001. Love it and I'd recommend it to anyone!
Scary movie or happy ending? I like both, but I HATE sad movies. Actually I don't know what happened to my "movie attention span" lately, but ever since I was pregnant, I pretty much have no patience for movies anymore.
What is your favorite food? Sesame Chicken with fried rice from Mandarin House, and Rocky Road ice cream from Oberweiss.
What was the last movie you saw? In the theater? Who knows? We just watched Deja Vu with Denzel Washington the other night. It was good.
What color shirt are you wearing? White shirt with pink flowers from New York and Co. They were having a big sale and I'm SO glad the longer style is back in.
Summer or winter? Summer, but I like all the seasons.
Hugs or kisses? Both. I love kissing Madeleine's chubby little cheeks and tummy!
What is your favorite dessert? Lemon Merengue or Key Lime pie
What are you reading? I'm trying to finish Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince again before number 7 comes out in July.
What is on your mouse pad? A 2005 calendar. I think it's time for an update.
What did you watch on TV last night? Frasier.
Rolling Stones or The Beatles? The Beatles
What is the farthest you've been from home? Rome
Where were you born? Kokomo, IN
If you're reading this, you're tagged!
When was the last time you cried? Probably in the very hormonal first few weeks after giving birth
Do you like your handwriting? Yes
What is your favorite lunch meat? Roast beef.
Do you have kids? One so far. I'm going for double digits.
If you were another person, would you be friends with yourself? Yes I'm lots of fun :)
Do you use sarcasm a lot? I'm trying to cut back, but yes.
Do you still have your tonsils? Yes. But not my appendix or wisdom teeth.
Would you bungee jump? I think so. I reversed bungee jumped once (where they pull you all the way down and shoot you up in the air - it was fun.) However, I used to be much more of a daredevil before I had to pay for my own insurance.
What is your favorite cereal? Frosted Mini Wheats.
Do you untie your shoes when you take them off? Nope.
What is your favorite ice cream? *Sigh*... I miss ice cream. I love rocky road.
What do you notice first about people? If they are easy to talk to and have a good sense of humor.
Red or pink? Pink for sure. But I like red on Madeleine.
What is your least favorite thing about yourself? My laziness in a lot of different areas of my life.
What is the last thing you ate? Haven't eaten anything today, but I'm drinking an iced soy chai.
What color pant and shoes are you wearing? Jean capris, but it's SO hot I'm going to change into shorts. No shoes right now, but I was wearing flip flops.
What are you listening to right now? Nothing, Madeleine's sleeping right here and I'm trying to keep it down.
What are your favorite smells? One time someone gave me a rosary made out of sandalwood. I love that smell. Plus the inside of old churches.
Who was the last person you talked to on the phone? My mom and Father Dan.
What are your favorite sports to watch? Colts Football. I used to like to watch the Pacers but now Reggie Miller is gone and the rest of them are a bunch of thugs.
What is your hair color? Brown
What is your eye color? green
Do you wear contacts? No. I used to, but I had Lasik in 2001. Love it and I'd recommend it to anyone!
Scary movie or happy ending? I like both, but I HATE sad movies. Actually I don't know what happened to my "movie attention span" lately, but ever since I was pregnant, I pretty much have no patience for movies anymore.
What is your favorite food? Sesame Chicken with fried rice from Mandarin House, and Rocky Road ice cream from Oberweiss.
What was the last movie you saw? In the theater? Who knows? We just watched Deja Vu with Denzel Washington the other night. It was good.
What color shirt are you wearing? White shirt with pink flowers from New York and Co. They were having a big sale and I'm SO glad the longer style is back in.
Summer or winter? Summer, but I like all the seasons.
Hugs or kisses? Both. I love kissing Madeleine's chubby little cheeks and tummy!
What is your favorite dessert? Lemon Merengue or Key Lime pie
What are you reading? I'm trying to finish Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince again before number 7 comes out in July.
What is on your mouse pad? A 2005 calendar. I think it's time for an update.
What did you watch on TV last night? Frasier.
Rolling Stones or The Beatles? The Beatles
What is the farthest you've been from home? Rome
Where were you born? Kokomo, IN
If you're reading this, you're tagged!
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Vacation
It's been GREAT so far. Very relaxing. We went to Starbucks and the mall with mom yesterday. Madeleine was a perfect angel. I carried her around the mall in the sling, and she attracted lots of attention. She especially enjoyed looking at herself in the mirrors.
Today we visited baby Mia. She is beautiful, and Donna looks great.
Tomorrow I'm going to Rosary group again, and then getting together with my friends for a "playdate" (more for us than the kids.)
I'm getting a little "taste" of being a stay at home mom. I got a lot of laundry done, cleaned up a little, and much to Ken's chagrin, bought a few things online :) It's so nice to be able to do the chores throughout the day, instead of trying to cram them all in at night.
We're trying cloth diapers. I'll post more about that later, but it's not bad at all so far.
Today we visited baby Mia. She is beautiful, and Donna looks great.
Tomorrow I'm going to Rosary group again, and then getting together with my friends for a "playdate" (more for us than the kids.)
I'm getting a little "taste" of being a stay at home mom. I got a lot of laundry done, cleaned up a little, and much to Ken's chagrin, bought a few things online :) It's so nice to be able to do the chores throughout the day, instead of trying to cram them all in at night.
We're trying cloth diapers. I'll post more about that later, but it's not bad at all so far.
I'll leave you with my little naked card shark. I had to strip her down during the game. She must be good luck because I won!
Monday, June 25, 2007
New Camera!
Finally!!! We have a digital camera that works! Ken and I decided to get a camera for our anniversary present. I'm SO glad we finally have one.
I hope no one minds lots of pictures :)Saturday, June 23, 2007
Tummy Time
Last weekend, I learned that my Goddaughter Merrin rolled over before she even turned 3 months old. Madeleine's pushing 4 months and hasn't rolled yet. (Probably because I hardly ever put her down....) So I tried to give her some tummy time. You see what happened.
By the way, isn't that a BEAUTIFUL quilt that Ashley made for her? We just love it!
And she did ALMOST roll over yesterday. If her arm wasn't in the way, she would have been on her back :)
Thursday, June 21, 2007
8 to 5
That is how long my kid slept last night. YEAH!!!
And surprisingly, here's some even better news... tomorrow starts my 10 day vacation! I can't wait. This summer is going faster than I thought it would, but I've been waiting for this week.
And surprisingly, here's some even better news... tomorrow starts my 10 day vacation! I can't wait. This summer is going faster than I thought it would, but I've been waiting for this week.
Monday, June 18, 2007
Ordination Weekend
Ok I finally got a chance to sit down and write about this!
We had a fantastic weekend. The ordination ceremony in Lafayette was beautiful. We had three men ordained; Dan, Chris, and David. Dan has been a great friend of mine for many years - all through high school and we lived at the Newman Center at Ball State for two years together. (The girls and boys were in seperate buildings, just to clear that up!) But we all called each other "roommates." We also majored in Religious Studies together, so we had many of the same classes. We traveled to Mexico several times for mission trips, kept in touch in his 5 years in seminary, and he baptized Madeleine. So he is very special to me!
We were in the balcony, because the past two years I wasn't able to see a thing downstairs. But from up there we could see everything. My favorite part was when the three of them laid prostrate on the ground and we prayed the litany of the saints. Then ALL the priests in the diocese laid hands on them, then gave them the fraternal kiss. Actually, my very favorite part was communion. I carried Madeleine downstairs and I didn't care who I had to cut, but I was going to Father Dan! Turned out I didn't have to cut anyone, and Madeleine received a blessing from him. The bishop gave my dad the "eye" because no one was going to him for communion - everyone wanted to go to the new priests!
Then, on Saturday evening, Dan's parents threw a dinner reception for him. They had a buffet, music, and even some comedy! (We missed that part because we were getting a blessing from Father Dan.) They also played the slide show we made and everyone loved it. Madeleine was SO good that night. I kept her up till 9:45, and she slept until 5am - that was great for me. They also presented Father Dan with a chalice that the Knights of Columbus had given his Grandmother in honor of his Grandfather when he died.
Sunday was his first mass. Madeleine didn't behave QUITE as well as I had hoped, and Ken and I had to take turns taking her out. But she finally fell asleep around communion time, so we both got back inside. Father Dan was a natural. He looked like he had been saying mass for years. The music was beautiful too - a lot of Latin. After communion, he dedicated his priesthood to Mary, because she gave us her Son, and brings us to her Son. Then, he said that it was a tradition to offer his mother the piece of cloth that he wiped his hands with after the Bishop had annointed them with oil. Then, when she passed into eternal life, she would be buried with it. That way, when she got to the gates of heaven, and St. Peter asked what she had given to God, she could hand him the cloth and say, "I gave Him my son." Then he gave the stole with which he heard his first confession to his dad. It was so beautiful. I am praying that God gives me a child who has a religious vocation.
After Mass, there was a lunch reception in the parish hall. That was SO much fun, because all our friends from high school and college came and I got to visit with them. Several of us have baby girls now. Yay for girls! I got to see my Goddaughter Merrin for the first time since she was about 3 weeks old at her baptism. Darn, Ashley, we forgot to get a picture of the girls together! How could we forget that?!
I also saw my priest from Ball State, Father Mike. He got to hold Madeleine and he gave her a blessing. I saw my friend Sister Margaret, is a Sister of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in Mishawaka, and gave her a picture to show the Sisters up there. Apparently they had all been asking about her. I told them to hang up the picture in the convent somewhere, and every time they say it they could say a prayer for her :)
Another friend has discerned a religious vocation with the Sisters of Life in New York, and I got to hear her vocation story.
It was just an incredible weekend. I'm so glad all of us were able to celebrate these men chosen to become priests. I told Father Dan that I was so proud of him, that he had the strength and courage to answer God's call to holiness. I am also so glad that I have such a good friend who is a priest. I feel like sometimes kids grow up thinking that priests and sisters are "too holy" and they could never be like them. But my kids will grow up around Father Dan, and all the other great seminarians who will become priests, and the Dominican Sisters. They'll learn that ordinary people are called to live extraordinary lives, and maybe they'll be inspired to do the same!!
We had a fantastic weekend. The ordination ceremony in Lafayette was beautiful. We had three men ordained; Dan, Chris, and David. Dan has been a great friend of mine for many years - all through high school and we lived at the Newman Center at Ball State for two years together. (The girls and boys were in seperate buildings, just to clear that up!) But we all called each other "roommates." We also majored in Religious Studies together, so we had many of the same classes. We traveled to Mexico several times for mission trips, kept in touch in his 5 years in seminary, and he baptized Madeleine. So he is very special to me!
We were in the balcony, because the past two years I wasn't able to see a thing downstairs. But from up there we could see everything. My favorite part was when the three of them laid prostrate on the ground and we prayed the litany of the saints. Then ALL the priests in the diocese laid hands on them, then gave them the fraternal kiss. Actually, my very favorite part was communion. I carried Madeleine downstairs and I didn't care who I had to cut, but I was going to Father Dan! Turned out I didn't have to cut anyone, and Madeleine received a blessing from him. The bishop gave my dad the "eye" because no one was going to him for communion - everyone wanted to go to the new priests!
Then, on Saturday evening, Dan's parents threw a dinner reception for him. They had a buffet, music, and even some comedy! (We missed that part because we were getting a blessing from Father Dan.) They also played the slide show we made and everyone loved it. Madeleine was SO good that night. I kept her up till 9:45, and she slept until 5am - that was great for me. They also presented Father Dan with a chalice that the Knights of Columbus had given his Grandmother in honor of his Grandfather when he died.
Sunday was his first mass. Madeleine didn't behave QUITE as well as I had hoped, and Ken and I had to take turns taking her out. But she finally fell asleep around communion time, so we both got back inside. Father Dan was a natural. He looked like he had been saying mass for years. The music was beautiful too - a lot of Latin. After communion, he dedicated his priesthood to Mary, because she gave us her Son, and brings us to her Son. Then, he said that it was a tradition to offer his mother the piece of cloth that he wiped his hands with after the Bishop had annointed them with oil. Then, when she passed into eternal life, she would be buried with it. That way, when she got to the gates of heaven, and St. Peter asked what she had given to God, she could hand him the cloth and say, "I gave Him my son." Then he gave the stole with which he heard his first confession to his dad. It was so beautiful. I am praying that God gives me a child who has a religious vocation.
After Mass, there was a lunch reception in the parish hall. That was SO much fun, because all our friends from high school and college came and I got to visit with them. Several of us have baby girls now. Yay for girls! I got to see my Goddaughter Merrin for the first time since she was about 3 weeks old at her baptism. Darn, Ashley, we forgot to get a picture of the girls together! How could we forget that?!
I also saw my priest from Ball State, Father Mike. He got to hold Madeleine and he gave her a blessing. I saw my friend Sister Margaret, is a Sister of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in Mishawaka, and gave her a picture to show the Sisters up there. Apparently they had all been asking about her. I told them to hang up the picture in the convent somewhere, and every time they say it they could say a prayer for her :)
Another friend has discerned a religious vocation with the Sisters of Life in New York, and I got to hear her vocation story.
It was just an incredible weekend. I'm so glad all of us were able to celebrate these men chosen to become priests. I told Father Dan that I was so proud of him, that he had the strength and courage to answer God's call to holiness. I am also so glad that I have such a good friend who is a priest. I feel like sometimes kids grow up thinking that priests and sisters are "too holy" and they could never be like them. But my kids will grow up around Father Dan, and all the other great seminarians who will become priests, and the Dominican Sisters. They'll learn that ordinary people are called to live extraordinary lives, and maybe they'll be inspired to do the same!!
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Happy Father's Day
To Father Dan, just ordained yesterday!
And Dad and Ken, the two best Fathers in the world!
We love you and we're so blessed to have you in our lives!Love, Beth and Madeleine
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Snapshot of my day
I'm driving along, turn around at a stoplight to look at the kids, and this is what I see:
Rosary Group
Yesterday, a friend invited us to come to her Rosary Group that meets every Wednesday. It was in the house right behind us so we just walked over there, not knowing what to expect. The lady that lives there has 7 boys, and there were about 25 kids total. Madeleine was the youngest, and I think the oldest was around 4th grade. There were several babies and toddlers. Usually I end up spending time with people who have kids under 2, so it was really neat to see all the older kids interacting with their moms and younger siblings. We all sat outside, and when we started the rosary all the kids came over and prayed with us. I was really surprised, even the toddlers were respectful and quiet. (Even Ava - she must have seen what the other kids were doing and followed their example!) Grace even led a decade, by herself in front of everyone, and did exceptionally well!
I was so impressed how nice these kids were. They helped their moms watch their younger siblings, even voluntarily keeping them entertained. There was a family with 3 girls around Grace's age, and Grace really enjoyed playing with them. (Usually it's like pulling teeth to get that kid to play with kids she hasn't met before.)
These kinds of families are what makes me want to have a whole bunch of kids.
I hope they invite us back!
I was so impressed how nice these kids were. They helped their moms watch their younger siblings, even voluntarily keeping them entertained. There was a family with 3 girls around Grace's age, and Grace really enjoyed playing with them. (Usually it's like pulling teeth to get that kid to play with kids she hasn't met before.)
These kinds of families are what makes me want to have a whole bunch of kids.
I hope they invite us back!
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Finally!
Madeleine's Godsister finally has a name - Mia Marie.
Now Madeleine knows what to call her new best friend!
We got to go visit her in the hospital yesterday. She is a beautiful little thing!
Now Madeleine knows what to call her new best friend!
We got to go visit her in the hospital yesterday. She is a beautiful little thing!
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Something's not quite right....
I just asked Ken, "Did you know our daughter slept from 10:30 to 5:30 last night?"
"Yes. I read it on the blog this morning."
"Yes. I read it on the blog this morning."
New Baby!
Madeleine's Godmother had her baby yesterday! A little girl, 6 lbs 12 oz, 19.5 inches. Pretty good for being 3 weeks early. Her blood sugar's a little low but she will be fine. No name yet! (She's killing me!) We're going to meet her tonight, hopefully she'll have a name by then.
We went to the beautiful Confirmation last night at church. Ken was a sponsor to two kids. I was nervous, because Madeleine has been going to bed right at 7:30, and it started at 7:00. But she fell asleep in her sling, woke up to eat during the Eucharistic prayer, I got back upstairs in time to go to communion and she got blessed by Bishop Higi! She was quite the angel - smiling and talking to everyone after mass.
Then..... the best thing EVER - she slept from 10:30 - 5:30! (I didn't - I kept getting up and wondering why she was still sleeping.... ) She's still sleeping right now, but I'm going to have to get her up to go to work soon.
Oh and this weekend we heard that our parish is getting not one, but TWO new priests! One of them is being ordained Saturday, he is a Harvard graduate and studied in Rome, taking all his classes in Italian, and still managed to graduate top of his class. The other one was ordained 2 years ago and was always one of my favorite seminarians. We actually played the music at his first mass, and I cried pretty much all the way through it. It was so moving. Ever since his first mass I"ve been praying that I have a son who is called to be a priest. I'm sure this weekend's Ordination festivities will make me desire that even more.
We went to the beautiful Confirmation last night at church. Ken was a sponsor to two kids. I was nervous, because Madeleine has been going to bed right at 7:30, and it started at 7:00. But she fell asleep in her sling, woke up to eat during the Eucharistic prayer, I got back upstairs in time to go to communion and she got blessed by Bishop Higi! She was quite the angel - smiling and talking to everyone after mass.
Then..... the best thing EVER - she slept from 10:30 - 5:30! (I didn't - I kept getting up and wondering why she was still sleeping.... ) She's still sleeping right now, but I'm going to have to get her up to go to work soon.
Oh and this weekend we heard that our parish is getting not one, but TWO new priests! One of them is being ordained Saturday, he is a Harvard graduate and studied in Rome, taking all his classes in Italian, and still managed to graduate top of his class. The other one was ordained 2 years ago and was always one of my favorite seminarians. We actually played the music at his first mass, and I cried pretty much all the way through it. It was so moving. Ever since his first mass I"ve been praying that I have a son who is called to be a priest. I'm sure this weekend's Ordination festivities will make me desire that even more.
Saturday, June 09, 2007
I love babies!
And there are so many of them!
One of the things I love about blogging is that it seems like every month or so, you get to celebrate with someone who has a new baby!
Just since I've been blogging (for less than a year) here are the babies who have been born:
Maggie
Mary
Madeleine
Benjamin
Leo
now there's Charles, just born yesterday and not even blogged about yet!! (Can't wait, Anne!)
And the babies coming soon are:
Bren's
Chez Ouiz's
Rachel's
Meredith's
Isn't it great?!
Even though I've never met any of you (except Anne!) I just love celebrating your sweet new babies with you. So keep them coming!
One of the things I love about blogging is that it seems like every month or so, you get to celebrate with someone who has a new baby!
Just since I've been blogging (for less than a year) here are the babies who have been born:
Maggie
Mary
Madeleine
Benjamin
Leo
now there's Charles, just born yesterday and not even blogged about yet!! (Can't wait, Anne!)
And the babies coming soon are:
Bren's
Chez Ouiz's
Rachel's
Meredith's
Isn't it great?!
Even though I've never met any of you (except Anne!) I just love celebrating your sweet new babies with you. So keep them coming!
Friday, June 08, 2007
While you're praying
Say a few for Anne, she is in the hospital probably having her baby Charles - who is almost a week overdue!
Last night I had my first cavity filled. It was not bad at all, but now I can't say I've never had a cavity.... but I needed a little lesson on pride anyway ;-) Madeleine stayed with mom and she did great. Talked and talked, then sucked her thumb and put herself to sleep in the bouncy seat. She's been SO good lately. She puts herself to sleep in her crib every night around 7:30, wakes up at 1:00 and 4:30 but goes right back to sleep after eating. I can handle this, although I do hope she gives up one of those feedings relatively soon.
No baby yet for Madeleine's godmother.
Last night I had my first cavity filled. It was not bad at all, but now I can't say I've never had a cavity.... but I needed a little lesson on pride anyway ;-) Madeleine stayed with mom and she did great. Talked and talked, then sucked her thumb and put herself to sleep in the bouncy seat. She's been SO good lately. She puts herself to sleep in her crib every night around 7:30, wakes up at 1:00 and 4:30 but goes right back to sleep after eating. I can handle this, although I do hope she gives up one of those feedings relatively soon.
No baby yet for Madeleine's godmother.
Thursday, June 07, 2007
Pray for Madeleine's Godmother
She's been in the hospital for a few days but she got to come home last night. I guess her baby was putting pressure on her kidneys, but she is a little over 36 weeks so the baby would be fine if born now. She's home on bedrest and trying to keep the kid inside for at least another week.
Also we have her daughter today - pray that I can handle these 4 girls! :)
Also we have her daughter today - pray that I can handle these 4 girls! :)
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Monday, June 04, 2007
Madeleine laughs!
The angel who watches says "Hey look at that!"
Grace made Madeleine laugh for the first time today! I had never even tried to make her laugh before, because I did not think babies laughed this early (she'll be 3 months old tomorrow.) But today, Grace was playing piano and I started clapping after she finished her song. She came over and started clapping Madeleine's hands and she just started cracking up! It was the sweetest little laugh I ever heard. I may have cried a little :)
Then we called my mom so she could hear, and she did it several more times today. Yay!!
She also slept in her crib from 7:30 to 1:30 last night. What a good baby.
Grace made Madeleine laugh for the first time today! I had never even tried to make her laugh before, because I did not think babies laughed this early (she'll be 3 months old tomorrow.) But today, Grace was playing piano and I started clapping after she finished her song. She came over and started clapping Madeleine's hands and she just started cracking up! It was the sweetest little laugh I ever heard. I may have cried a little :)
Then we called my mom so she could hear, and she did it several more times today. Yay!!
She also slept in her crib from 7:30 to 1:30 last night. What a good baby.
Sunday, June 03, 2007
Hello everyone out there
I enabled anyone to comment on my page now, not just people registered with blogger. So... everyone who regularly reads this, please comment and/or say hi!
Just sign your name so I know who you are :)
Just sign your name so I know who you are :)
Saturday, June 02, 2007
Unbelievable.
My kid. Fussy girl herself. Fell asleep. In her CRIB. BY HERSELF. Two hours ago!
I could NOT believe it.
She was amazing today. Great in Barnes and Nobles. Perfect at home (we vaccuumed in her wrap, see post below.) Slept on the way to the airport and back. Really, the no dairy thing must really be helping, because she is like a different kid.
Then we finished the slide show for Deacon Dan's ordination in two weeks from today! It is beautiful. It is for the lunch after his first Mass that Sunday.
We took it over and showed it to his mom and dad. They both loved it and cried. It turned out so well. Then his mom showed us his beautiful chalice, and also two vestments that she had made for him. God please give at least one of my children a religious vocation!
Madeleine was SO good at the Duff's house. We were there for over an hour, and she was an angel.
Then, we came home, I fed her, gave her a bath, and put her in her crib to look at her mobile while I took a shower. When I got out, she was asleep!! I almost don't know what to do with myself :)
I could NOT believe it.
She was amazing today. Great in Barnes and Nobles. Perfect at home (we vaccuumed in her wrap, see post below.) Slept on the way to the airport and back. Really, the no dairy thing must really be helping, because she is like a different kid.
Then we finished the slide show for Deacon Dan's ordination in two weeks from today! It is beautiful. It is for the lunch after his first Mass that Sunday.
We took it over and showed it to his mom and dad. They both loved it and cried. It turned out so well. Then his mom showed us his beautiful chalice, and also two vestments that she had made for him. God please give at least one of my children a religious vocation!Madeleine was SO good at the Duff's house. We were there for over an hour, and she was an angel.
Then, we came home, I fed her, gave her a bath, and put her in her crib to look at her mobile while I took a shower. When I got out, she was asleep!! I almost don't know what to do with myself :)
A summer day in pictures
I found my fist!
Helping Mommy with chores isn't so bad when I'm in my Ellaroo Wrap. 
All this playing outside just wore me out!
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